Welcome to Medical Law and Ethics


Anita Walther MT (ASCP)

anitaw@springisd.org

281-891-7650


Unit 1 - Ethical and Legal Responsibilities

- NOTES
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- CASE STUDY
- NOTES
- PROJECT
- Study Guide for Test

Unit 2 - Medical Records, HIPAA and Confidentiality

- Complete and e-mail 1 copy to Ms Walther
- Complete and e-mail 1 copy to Ms Walther
- Notes
- Review for Test

Unit 3 - Licensure and Scope of Practice

- Notes

- Research and complete assignment for Friday

Unit 4 Patient's Bill of Rights

- Notes
- Patient's Bill of Rights in Texas




Case Study # 1 and Related Document - What to do about Thomas?

- Additional Information
- Read and answer the questions on your own.
Turn in when completed.

April 3rd/4th - MRSA Case Study

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Wgo4EPTGTs&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active (Youtube video about MRSA)
http://www.scu.edu/ethics/practicing/focusareas/medical/mrsa/case/prevention.html (Case study - ready through all 3 sections including expert opinion)
When finished write a one-page reflection paper discussing what you learned about MRSA and how it relates to medical ethics

Ethics Magazine Article - Guidelines

- Research, write, and peer edit an article of your (teacher approved) topic.

Vignettes






HIPPA & Scope of Practice Exam



Final Project

- Project groups, directions, topic ideas